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Aerospace & Space startups founded in 2018
52 aerospace & Space startups founded in 2018 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.7B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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HermeusHermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Founded 2018El Segundo, United States$550Mlast round Apr 2026 - 2
Isar AerospaceIsar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.
Founded 2018Ottobrunn, Germany$487Mlast round Jun 2026 - 3
Skyroot AerospaceSkyroot Aerospace is India’s first private aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider, based in Hyderabad, Telangana.Skyroot Aerospace is India’s first private aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider, based in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Founded 2018Hyderabad, India$300Mlast round Oct 2026 - 4
Aura AeroAURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonizationAURA AERO aims to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization
Founded 2018Cugnaux, France$201Mlast round Apr 2026 - 5
SynspectiveSynspective is a space technology firm that provides SAR data and remote monitoring services to government agencies.
Synspective is a space technology firm that provides SAR data and remote monitoring services to government agencies.
Founded 2018Tokyo, Japan$144Mlast round Jun 2024 - 6
InfravisionInfravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.Infravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.
Founded 2018Austin, United States$114Mlast round Nov 2025 - 7
AerospacelabAerospacelab is a Belgian aerospace company founded in 2018, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and operation of satellites for Earth Observation, TelecAerospacelab is a Belgian aerospace company founded in 2018, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and operation of satellites for Earth Observation, Telec
Founded 2018Charleroi, Belgium$109Mlast round Aug 2025 - 8Guoxing AerospaceGuoxing Aerospace is a commercial satellite R&D operations and data service provider of low cost satellite and communication technology.
Guoxing Aerospace is a commercial satellite R&D operations and data service provider of low cost satellite and communication technology.
Founded 2018Cheng Du Shi, China$83Mlast round Aug 2023 - 9
Merlin LabsMerlin Labs develops hardware and software solutions that deliver the capability for aircraft to fly useful missions autonomously.Merlin Labs develops hardware and software solutions that deliver the capability for aircraft to fly useful missions autonomously.
Founded 2018Boston, United States$80Mlast round Apr 2026 - 10
Space ForgeSpace Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.
Founded 2018Cardiff, United Kingdom$74Mlast round Jun 2026 - 11
SkyDriveSkyDrive Inc.SkyDrive Inc.
Founded 2018Toyota, Japan$72Mlast round Jul 2025 - 12
Hidden LevelHidden Level is an aviation and aerospace company that specializes in radar sensors, engineering contracting, and digital signal processing.Hidden Level is an aviation and aerospace company that specializes in radar sensors, engineering contracting, and digital signal processing.
Founded 2018Syracuse, United States$65Mlast round Feb 2025 - 13
LiveEOLiveEO is a Berlin-based company that specializes in AI- and satellite-powered risk intelligence.LiveEO is a Berlin-based company that specializes in AI- and satellite-powered risk intelligence.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$33Mlast round May 2026 - 14
Space OneSPACE ONE Co., Ltd.SPACE ONE Co., Ltd.
Founded 2018Minato, Japan$28Mlast round Oct 2024 - 15
RadianAgile Thermal Analysis for SpaceAgile Thermal Analysis for Space
Founded 2018United States$28Mlast round Jan 2022 - 16
Pangea AerospacePangea Aerospace has been created by gathering international engineers together under a common objective.Pangea Aerospace has been created by gathering international engineers together under a common objective.
Founded 2018Barcelona, Spain$25Mlast round Mar 2025 - 17
Spacetek Technology AGSpacetek Technology AG is a Swiss deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Gümligen, Bern.Spacetek Technology AG is a Swiss deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Gümligen, Bern.
Founded 2018Muri bei Bern, Switzerland$18Mlast round Nov 2025 - 18
9T Labs9T Labs AG is a Swiss technology company focused on additive manufacturing of advanced carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite parts.9T Labs AG is a Swiss technology company focused on additive manufacturing of advanced carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite parts.
Founded 2018Zurich, Switzerland$18Mlast round Feb 2022 - 19
DRONUSDronus Company has developed and patented an aerial version of a drone.Dronus Company has developed and patented an aerial version of a drone.
Founded 2018Trieste, Italy$17Mlast round Mar 2026 - 20
TUSK ICTusk IC is a fabless semiconductor company based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated circuit design.Tusk IC is a fabless semiconductor company based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated circuit design.
Founded 2018Antwerp, Belgium$17Mlast round Sept 2026 - 21
Stark Drones CorporationExperimental technologies that efficiently updates or replaces current grid, wireless transmission, and energy systems that we use today.Experimental technologies that efficiently updates or replaces current grid, wireless transmission, and energy systems that we use today.
Founded 2018Sterling Heights, United States$15Mlast round Oct 2024 - 22
Morpheus SpaceMorpheus Space is an innovative manufacturer of electric propulsion systems tailored for the New Space industry.Morpheus Space is an innovative manufacturer of electric propulsion systems tailored for the New Space industry.
Founded 2018El Segundo, United States$15Mlast round Feb 2026 - 23
ePropelledePropelled designs intelligent motors, motor controllers, generators, and power management systems.ePropelled designs intelligent motors, motor controllers, generators, and power management systems.
Founded 2018Laconia, United States$15Mlast round Dec 2021 - 24
OKAPI:OrbitsOKAPI:Orbits is a German software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup focused on Space Traffic Management (STM) and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) solutions.OKAPI:Orbits is a German software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup focused on Space Traffic Management (STM) and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) solutions.
Founded 2018Brunswick, Germany$15Mlast round Apr 2025 - 25
PROTEUSProteus is a cloud-based project management software tailored for energy, infrastructure, and large capital investment consultancies managing complex engineering projects.Proteus is a cloud-based project management software tailored for energy, infrastructure, and large capital investment consultancies managing complex engineering projects.
Founded 2018Dundee, Germany$14Mlast round May 2024 - 26Lc SpaceTianqing Aerospace is a startup that offers services for research and development of aviation equipment.
Tianqing Aerospace is a startup that offers services for research and development of aviation equipment.
Founded 2018-$14Mlast round Sept 2025 - 27
SkyGridSkyGrid is an Information Technology company that allows enterprises to rapidly deploy desktops.SkyGrid is an Information Technology company that allows enterprises to rapidly deploy desktops.
Founded 2018United States$13Mlast round Aug 2008 - 28
GeminusGeminus is an industrial technology company that specializes in real-time, physics-native artificial intelligence.Geminus is an industrial technology company that specializes in real-time, physics-native artificial intelligence.
Founded 2018Cambridge, United States$13Mlast round Jan 2024 - 29
WyvernThe highest resolution hyperspectral imagery of Earth from space.The highest resolution hyperspectral imagery of Earth from space.
Founded 2018Edmonton, Canada$8.2Mlast round Feb 2026 - 30
Orbit FabOrbit Fab is an American aerospace startup founded in 2018 and based in Lafayette, Colorado, with a facility in the UK.Orbit Fab is an American aerospace startup founded in 2018 and based in Lafayette, Colorado, with a facility in the UK.
Founded 2018Boulder, United States$6.8Mlast round Nov 2025 - 31
Space Machines CompanyIn-Space Transportation & Logistics ProviderIn-Space Transportation & Logistics Provider
Founded 2018Botany, Australia$5.5Mlast round Apr 2024 - 32
Hawkeye SystemsHawkeye Systems is develops cutting edge optical imaging products for military and law enforcement markets.Hawkeye Systems is develops cutting edge optical imaging products for military and law enforcement markets.
Founded 2018Charlotte, United States$5.0Mlast round Jun 2026 - 33
IG DefenceIG Defence is a leading Indian defence technology company based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with research and development operations in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.IG Defence is a leading Indian defence technology company based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with research and development operations in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Founded 2018Noida, India$5.0Mlast round Mar 2026 - 34
BladeBLADE is a cryptocurrency perpetuals exchange.BLADE is a cryptocurrency perpetuals exchange.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$4.5Mlast round Jan 2023 - 35RadicalAI-powered 3D motion tracking for everyone, everywhere.
AI-powered 3D motion tracking for everyone, everywhere.
Founded 2018United States$4.5Mlast round Jan 2024 - 36
Golbriak SpaceGolbriak Space is an aerospace company.Golbriak Space is an aerospace company.
Founded 2018Estonia$4.5Mlast round Oct 2026 - 37
HinfactHinfact is an aerospace software company based in Toulouse, France, founded in 2018.Hinfact is an aerospace software company based in Toulouse, France, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Toulouse, France$4.4Mlast round Apr 2023 - 38
Rocket Factory AugsburgRFA - Rocket Factory Augsburg is a space technologies company offering fast & flexible launch solutions for satellite constellations.RFA - Rocket Factory Augsburg is a space technologies company offering fast & flexible launch solutions for satellite constellations.
Founded 2018Augsburg, Germany$4.2Mlast round Oct 2023 - 39
Zeno PowerZeno Power is a deeptech company founded in 2018, based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Washington, D.C.Zeno Power is a deeptech company founded in 2018, based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Washington, D.C.
Founded 2018Seattle, United States$3.6Mlast round Aug 2026 - 40
AireXpertAireXpert is a tech startup based in Buffalo, NY, focused on enhancing collaboration in aircraft maintenance operations for airlines and aircraft operators.AireXpert is a tech startup based in Buffalo, NY, focused on enhancing collaboration in aircraft maintenance operations for airlines and aircraft operators.
Founded 2018Buffalo, United States$3.0Mlast round Nov 2023 - 41
Volant AutonomyVolant Autonomy creates autonomous flight guidance systems for the next generation of air mobility.Volant Autonomy creates autonomous flight guidance systems for the next generation of air mobility.
Founded 2018Bath, United Kingdom$2.8Mlast round Jan 2024 - 42
Involve SpaceInvolve Space provides solutions for space-based activities via a customizable and cost-effective stratospheric pseudo satellite.Involve Space provides solutions for space-based activities via a customizable and cost-effective stratospheric pseudo satellite.
Founded 2018Lombardi, Italy$2.8Mlast round Sept 2024 - 43
SpaceAbleSpaceAble is a forecast company that develops data processing software.SpaceAble is a forecast company that develops data processing software.
Founded 2018Paris, France$2.7Mlast round Oct 2021 - 44
SenSEN plan, develop and operate the urban inn hotel zen with the concept of "a tea room where you can stay", Japanese minimalism.SEN plan, develop and operate the urban inn hotel zen with the concept of "a tea room where you can stay", Japanese minimalism.
Founded 2018United Kingdom$2.4Mlast round Dec 2022 - 45
HeliospaceHeliospace provides systems engineering management for space flight missions.Heliospace provides systems engineering management for space flight missions.
Founded 2018Berkeley, United States$2.0Mlast round Mar 2026 - 46
Dauntless XRDauntless is the developer of Katana XR and Aura, mixed reality applications used in enterprise, defense, aerospace and aviation.Dauntless is the developer of Katana XR and Aura, mixed reality applications used in enterprise, defense, aerospace and aviation.
Founded 2018Houston, United States$1.5Mlast round Sept 2022 - 47
KlepsydraKlepsydra specializes in data processing software for autonomous embedded system.Klepsydra specializes in data processing software for autonomous embedded system.
Founded 2018Volketswil, Switzerland$1.2Mlast round May 2023 - 48
INTERSTELLAR LABInterstellar Lab designs, manufactures and operates biofarming platform to unleash the power of plants.Interstellar Lab designs, manufactures and operates biofarming platform to unleash the power of plants.
Founded 2018Dover, United States$750Klast round Aug 2024 - 49
ORBESOrbes offers personalized service and technological, effective and transparent payment solutions.Orbes offers personalized service and technological, effective and transparent payment solutions.
Founded 2018United States$550Klast round Jul 2026 - 50
Elemental CoatingsElemental Coatings, based in Houston, Texas, is a chemical manufacturing company founded in 2018.Elemental Coatings, based in Houston, Texas, is a chemical manufacturing company founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Houston, United States$150Klast round Nov 2020
El Segundo, United States
Ottobrunn, Germany
Hyderabad, India
Cugnaux, France
Tokyo, Japan
Charleroi, Belgium
Cheng Du Shi, China
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Barcelona, Spain
Muri bei Bern, Switzerland
Trieste, Italy
Edmonton, Canada
Botany, Australia
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